Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cherokee, IA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120000 - 160000
Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Maintenance Manager Food Manufacturing Ammonia Refrigeration PLC Cherokee IA
Location: Cherokee IA (Onsite)
Schedule: 1st Shift (7 AM5 PM MF weekends as needed)
Salary: $120000 $160000 Bonus
Overview:
We are hiring an experienced Maintenance Manager (Food Manufacturing) to lead plant maintenance equipment reliability and capital projects in a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong expertise in ammonia refrigeration PLC systems and food processing equipment (bread batter fryer).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all plant maintenance operations (equipment facility utilities)
- Oversee preventive & predictive maintenance programs
- Manage capital projects plant expansions and equipment upgrades
- Ensure full OSHA and safety compliance
- Supervise and develop maintenance & engineering teams
- Troubleshoot mechanical electrical and PLC systems
- Coordinate with vendors contractors and leadership teams
- Improve equipment reliability uptime and production efficiency
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of Maintenance Management experience in Food Manufacturing
- Strong experience with ammonia refrigeration & protein processing
- Background in bread batter and fryer systems
- Knowledge of PLC systems CAD electrical & mechanical systems
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams
- Associates degree or equivalent experience (Engineering/Technical preferred)
Work Environment:
- Exposure to temperature extremes (-40F to 110F)
- Manufacturing setting with noise & PPE requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
Why Join Us:
- Competitive six-figure salary bonus
- Leadership role with high impact on plant operations
- Opportunity to drive continuous improvement & capital projects
